The only video recording of a real legendary battle Bruce lee hit the net yesterday late in the evening- and became a real sensation. Per short time she has amassed several million views. The rival in the battle, which took place in a California school, was a student of the great master Ted Wong, both of them fought in a special uniform, helmets and gloves. The recording lasts a little over a minute, but you can see how beautifully and gracefully Lee fights, how he makes throws and hit combinations.
But we always knew that he was unique. And that's why.
1. Example followed by
Bruce Lee is one of those who stood at the origins of the love of martial arts for thousands of boys around the world. The man who developed his abilities to the highest level, and also managed to present them and infect millions of people around the world with the love of martial arts. In addition, he combined all the best from the east and west, so he is considered his hero both in America and in Asia.
See for yourself what this genius is doing. How do you, for example, fight with a blindfold?
2. Body ownership
Let everyone now know that in reality Bruce Lee's real fight looks completely different from what we are used to seeing on the screen, hardly anyone can argue with the fact that he owns his body perfectly. Despite this, he continued to constantly work on himself, invented interesting exercises for the development of the body.
3. Unique abilities
Agree, not everyone can repeat some of the things that Bruce Lee performs in his paintings. Take, for example, his confrontation with crowds of people alone. But besides that, he possessed a set of truly unique abilities - for example, speed, strength, a strong accented blow. He was too fast for movie cameras, and the cameramen asked him to be a little slower. He could do push-ups on two fingers of one hand and pull up on the little finger. Throwing rice grains into the air, he caught them with chopsticks.
The way he treats the nunchaku is also fascinating - playing table tennis with such a simple equipment is a great art. Although we know that this does not happen in reality, but only on film, it seems that with certain training such a trick would be quite within the power of this genius.
4.On beat Chuck Norris
Who else can boast of defeating such a popular hero of dozens of films as Chuck Norris? Especially over one about whose strength and abilities there are many jokes.
This is probably one of the most famous scenes with Bruce Lee. A rare fan of martial arts films did not joke about the strength and omnipotence of Chuck Norris, but in this fight he lost. See for yourself.
5. He left an incredible memory of himself
Everyone knows Bruce Lee primarily from his films - and this is his great gift to future generations, because he lived for only 32 years. And despite the fact that cinema has stepped forward since his acting career, pictures with his participation are still in demand and inspire new generations.
They still want to be equal to him, they still admire him and pay tribute to his talent. This is a wonderful example of how a person was able to find his abilities, reveal them and be realized. Even for such a short life.
One of the world famous fighters claimed to have sparred unofficially with Bruce Lee and won 3 wins out of five fights. But at what time did he manage to carry them out. Howard Collins is multiple champion world in karate, which allegedly met Bruce more than once in informal sparring (note that there is not even a photo of these fights, which is very strange, don't you think?) and more than once defeated Bruce, and once broke his arm, and Bruce was carried out on a stretcher !
Could Bruce have lost, it could have happened.
The question is different, in common sense and the biography (autobiography) of Collins, by the way, and from his autobiography.
But first, it's worth starting with this:
“Three and a half hours that I will remember for the rest of my life! ... After many years, I learned that I was the first to complete the test in one day. " ... (Collins)
With all due respect to Howard Collins. Lies. 1st was not. Or he made a slip of the tongue, described it, or attributed it. Translated incorrectly.
Before him, for a long time, 2 hours 45 minutes, only 1 day. And also overlapping in time, at least, it was done by Steve Arneil, the founding president International Federation Karate Kyokushinkai (European branch, from which he began to teach) - holder of IX Dan in Kyokushinkai karate, founding president of the International Karate Federation (IFK).
Hyakunin-kumite (百 人 組 手) is a test in karate, which consists in continuously conducting 100 fights with alternately changing (every 2 minutes) opponents. The names "Test of 100 battles", "Test of 100 battles" are also used. Hyakunin-kumite is the ultimate test of skill and fortitude in karate. By 2010, only 15 people had successfully passed the test.
List of fighters who passed hyakunin-kumite (alternately in chronology):
Item numberNameDateCountry
ten). Sampei Keijimart 1990 Japan
Hyakunin-kumite failed to pass:
Makoto Nakamura - the test was stopped by Oyama after the 31st fight;
Peter Chong - withstood 30 battles;
Harry Seriese - withstood 26 battles;
Kazyo Miesi - the test was stopped;
Kagychiko Ogacawapa - Finished battles within fifty fights.
Hatsuo Royama - passed 100 battles test twice, but this achievement is not officially registered
The following were not admitted to the test:
Bobby Lowe was not admitted due to unavailability;
Jon Blooming - could not pass the test due to a lack of opponents;
Jan Kallenbach - Was not admitted to the Oyama test for fear that he would inflict too much severe injuries opponents
Arthur Hovhannisyan
In 2009, the only Russian who passed the hyakunin-kumite is Artur Oganesyan. The test took place on March 29, 2009 in Tokyo. Oganesyan's test results:
wins - 49
ippon - 2,
Vasari - 22
by decision of the judges - 25
defeats - 12
draws - 39
The duration of the battles was 1.5 minutes.
“In our last conversation, we talked about the famous achievement of Steve Arneil - the first in the history of Kyokushinkai, he withstood 100 fights. ... The battles lasted an average of one and a half minutes. Steve remembered Oyama's advice well: "You can save time by knocking them out." In reality, he did not manage to knock out anyone, but he knocked down many and completed the test in about 2 hours and 45 minutes. At first, he involuntarily counted the battles, but after the 20th fight he lost his way and concentrated on the process of the struggle. Steve's rivals were at first green belts, then brown and finally black. He was knocked down several times, but he managed it in less than 5 seconds. return to combat position. His motivation was not broken, despite the injuries and fatigue. The last battles were with the most strong fighters schools - with Okada, Shigeru Oyama and Tadashi Nakamura. Stopping the last battle, Oyama simply said, "You did it." Arneil just as simply replied, "Yes." ... Steve Arneil is not very fond of talking about this topic. He believes that such a test is "an inexplicable and very personal test." It is clear, however, that 100 battles were a key event in Arneil's life. The experience gained during the preparation and during the test itself had a significant impact on the formation of the master's personality. ...
After Arneil, other Kyokushin fighters also passed the 100-fight test. Could you name the most famous ones?
These are the ones who were tested between 1965 and 1983. In addition to Steve Arneil, this was done by Tadashi Nakamura (in 1965), Shigeru Oyama (in 1966), Luke Hollander (in 1967), John Jarvis (in 1967), Howard Collins (in 1972) and Mikiu Miura (in 1983) ...
Later, individual fighters in Japan and in other countries also passed the test. ...
Incidentally, Steve Arneil introduced a similar black belt testing system in the UK, but wisely limited the tests to 50, 40 and 30 fights. With the modern level of training of rival fighters, few can survive even 30 fights even without low kicks. In England one "lucky man" who survived 50 fights was immediately sent to the hospital and had to give up karate. In Russia, there are also plenty of strong fighters who are ready to cheerfully beat the challenger. Unsurprisingly, several attempts to endure 30 fights have failed ...
Does Steve Arneil compare the level of training of modern athletes in the Kyokushin style and the former masters of Budo Karate?
According to Steve Arneil, the level technical training within sports rules now has grown significantly, but the motivation has changed and this significantly affects the spirit of the fighters. During his time, the spirit of Budo reigned in Oyama's school. “We never gave up,” Hanshi once said. At the same time, Steve Arneil is very proud of the Russian fighters who sports tournaments always strive to win.
How did Steve Arneil's life in Kyokushin karate develop in the following years?
Steve Arneil became one of the recognized leaders Kyokushin in the world. Already in 1965 he founded the Kyokushin British Karate Organization. His professionalism and authority grew steadily. In 1966 he was awarded 4th dan, in 1968 - 5th, in 1974 - 6th. In 1977, from the hands of Oyama, he received the 7th dan. In 1975-1977 Steve Arneil distinguished himself as a manager and coach of all-style karate in Great Britain. Then the country's team became the world champion in Los Angeles, defeating the Japanese team for the second time. After the first victory over the Japanese in Paris in 1975, the French Karate Federation awarded Steve Arneil the title of " Best coach the world. "He got into the Guinness Book of Records.
The last, 8th and 9th, hanshi Steve Arneil received already as president and founder of the International Karate Federation, IFK. The official description emphasizes his high technical, physical and pedagogical abilities, a developed ability to generalize, the ability to inspire people and motivate them to organize their activities. Determination and a strong spirit, devotion to his students are highlighted among personal qualities. To this could be added devotion to his teacher, contacts with whom continued until his death. Hanshi once said, "I left IKO, but I didn't leave Oyama."
How did Steve Arneil take Oyama's death? Why did he not take part in the solemn funeral?
We also asked him this question. He replied that he took the teacher's passing with deep pain. He got a call from Tokyo and said, "Your father is dead." Arneil did not immediately realize that it was about Oyama. He did not go to the funeral for political reasons, as a scandal erupted around the death of Oyama in Japan. As you know, Oyama's daughter, Grace Eki Oyama, officially stated that her father's will was not written by his hand, did not have his personal seal or even an imprint. thumb that would certify the authenticity of the document. Oyama's family doubted so much about the correctness of his treatment that they even refused to donate Oyama's ashes for the memorial ceremony in Aoyama Sogijou on June 20, 1994.
With Steve Arneil, the Oyama family maintained good relations. Moreover, in the face of the split in IKO, Oyama's widow approached him with a proposal to head IKO-2. However, not wanting to get involved in the political intrigues of various Japanese organizations, the Hanshi politely declined. Later, he and his wife visited the teacher's grave, paying him their last debt. ...
How would you like to complete the characterization of this outstanding representative and heir of traditions old school Oyama?
Perhaps I'll tell you a little story that Steve Arneil once told me. When the question of choosing a title for him as head of the new International Karate Federation arose, he did not want to be either kancho ("master of the house") or suck ("director"). These titles were held by Oyama. Then Arneil turned to his wife's parents in Japan for help, who looked through old books and chose the modest, but very significant in meaning, the title "hanshi". This word can be translated as "knowledgeable", "one who knows", or as "role model" - the ideal epithet for the bearer of the Budo Karate tradition, heading a school and an international organization.
Another thing is also interesting. Tsuyuko's parents, who keep the traditions of the ancient samurai family, chose hieroglyphs that have a double meaning for the inscription of the name and title of Arneil. As a result, an ordinary literate person will read the name inscription on his belt as "Hansi Steve Arneil", and a person initiated into the semantic depths of the signs will see the hidden meaning - "samurai warrior". I think that says it all. ... "
So, Howard Collins could not be 1st, and among the Japanese and all Kyokushinkai fighters, and among the Europeans, Kyokushinkai fighters, not by years, not by time, not by chronology, for he passed it in 1972, after 7 years after Steve Arneil and a number of others !!! And this statement (his statement) that he was the 1st, purely Western PR move - which is typical for Westerners, or an incorrect translation (which I doubt). Let me remind you it is said clearly: “These are those who were tested in the period from 1965 to 1983. In addition to Steve Arneil, this was done by Tadashi Nakamura (in 1965), Shigeru Oyama (in 1966), Luke Hollander (in 1967), John Jarvis (in 1967), Howard Collins (in 1972) and Mikiu Miura (in 1983) ... ”Wow.
In 1962, Steve and his friend Peter McLean entered the land of Japan. When Steve arrived in Tokyo, he knew only a few words in Japanese. It was very difficult for him to navigate the city. Steve didn't even know where the Kyokushinkai Dojo was. He managed to find his way to the Honbu Kodokan, where he met Don Draeger. Dreiger, who was fond of studying different styles martial arts , told him that he was training at the Oyama Dojo. He took Steve with him to Ikebukuro, where a small dojo was located behind the local university building. The dojo instructor was Kurosaki Sensei. At the time, Kante Oyama was traveling around America promoting the Kyokushinkai style. Kurosaki told Steve that if he wants to study Kyokushinkai, he must come to training every day, but only as a spectator, until Kante returns from his trip. This period, the period of observation, but not participation in training, lasted two months. Finally, when Kante Oyama returned to Japan, Don Drager and Kurosaki introduced Steve to him and told him that Steve, having overcome many difficulties, had come a long way from South Africa to study Kyokushinkai under Kante. Oyama's first words to Steve were: "If you want to learn Kyokushinkai karate, then you must be ready to devote your whole life to it. Otherwise, I'm not going to waste my time on you." Kante gave him two weeks to think about it. Steve was taken aback. It's been two months since Steve came to Japan and he still hasn't started learning karate. ... Once Kante summoned Steve and said that he wanted him to get ready for a test of willpower and personal courage. Kante explained to Steve that this test is a fight with one hundred opponents. Oyama did not tell him exactly when the test would take place. He just told Steve to start training and be ready at any moment. Steve thought Kante was crazy - fight with a hundred opponents! The mere thought of it scared him. As mentioned earlier, all fights in the Oyama Dojo were fought in full contact, and this time punches to the face were also allowed. Some tried to withstand kumite with hundreds of opponents, but none of them was able to pass such a test to the end. Kante, sensing the doubts of his student, told Steve that he was convinced that he could be properly prepared for the test. Steve continued to train hard, confident that no one had forgotten about it. Finally, one Sunday morning, Steve entered the dojo, and the electrified atmosphere in the hall told him that it was time for the greatest test of his life. The hall was full of students and senpai. Steve changed into a kimono and entered the Dojo. A number of future rivals appeared to his eyes. One can only guess about the thoughts that were in his head at that moment. He was in excellent shape, but the same could be said for most of those in the dojo. Kante took Steve to the center of the tatami and said: "Today will be a test for you and your willpower." Kante explained to Steve that his goal is not to win every fight, but to keep him on his feet and keep fighting all the time. Being knocked down and staying on the floor for more than 5 seconds meant failing the test. And although it seemed more than enough just to endure all the battles, there was also the possibility of defeat. But Steve's very nature protested against the thought of defeat. He fought without a break for three hours. Every blow that his tortured body received was like agony, there was hardly a living place left on it. Steve's body was bruised; every movement, which required more and more efforts, became a real feat for him. Many times he felt that the "end" was near. And when Steve began to think that an eternity had passed since the beginning of the fighting, he, looking up at the next opponent, recognized him as Shigeru Oyama. Cigaru was an old friend of Steve's, but he knew that their friendship meant nothing in the upcoming duel. It took Steve to mobilize all his experience, courage and remaining strength to fend off the fierce attacks of his opponent. There seemed to be no end to it, and Steve felt immensely relieved when the time for the fight came to an end. By that time, Steve's body had turned into a clot of pain. He lost track of time and had no idea how many fights he had managed to endure. The personality of his next rival worried him much more than the personality of the penultimate one; it was Tadashi Nakamura. Nakamura was Steve's other longtime friend and, by all accounts, the strongest fighter in the Oyama Dojo. Once he was sent by Kante Oyama to Thailand, where he was to fight the national champion in muay thai(Muay Thai). Nakamura defeated him thanks to his honed technique and powerful blows feet. And now he was standing face to face with Steve. Steve knew that if he lost this fight, then all that he had suffered in the last hours would be in vain. This fight was even harder than the fight with Shigeru Oyama, and Steve vows that he will remember him for the rest of his days. Gathering all his will into a fist, Steve stubbornly continued to keep on his feet until the time of the fight came to an end. Only then the thought came to his mind, clouded by pain, that this was the last - the hundredth fight. It's finally over. Steve Arneil became the first of Oyama's students to successfully pass the test. The surging emotions drove the pain out of his broken body for a while. He felt nothing but immense relief. His eyes were watering under the influx of feelings, the senpai's hands grabbed him and carried him out of the dojo. Steve was lowered into hot bath and the same people who recently went out of their way to knock him out were washing Steve's body and giving him a massage. Later, Steve, who was already feeling a little refreshed, was brought back to the Dojo. And he saw that his wife Tsuyuko had been brought from their home and that a big celebration was organized in his honor. In the months leading up to a kumite with a hundred competitors, Steve has also been busy preparing for the next certification. He had already passed the tests in technique and kata, and, to his great surprise, Kante honored him by presenting him with a new belt with three gold stripes. With his determination and courage, Steve won the full right to the title of Sensei. The consequences of the kumite continued for many weeks: Steve's body was covered with bruises all the time. In the same year, Steve Arneil received permission from Kante Oyama to travel to the UK with his young wife, thereby promoting the spread of the Kyokushinkai style of karate. Sensei Bob Bolton, an Englishman and a great friend of Steve, recently returned to the UK and taught karate at the Judo School of South London, which was part of the London Judo Organization. Steve and Bob met in London and Steve was invited to teach karate at the newly established London Karate School. There are many stories about the first days of work, but they all share the same detail, namely: the training was tough, but the fighting was even tougher. Required attribute sparring of that time was the first aid kit, which was displayed in a prominent place. There was often a need for it. Less than two years later, four main Kyokushinkai Dojo had already been organized in London: in London itself, in Stratford, Wimbledon and in Dulwich. A Dojo in Leicester also opened, and several others were expected to open.
Howard Collins Born 1949 (age 60-61), which means he was - in 1963 - 14, in 1964 - 15, in 1965 - 16, in 1966 - 17, in 1967 - 18, in 1968 - 19, in 1969 - 20, in 1970 -21, in 1971 - 22, in 1972 - 23 years.
The question arises reasonably - How being in England: in 1963 - 14, in 1964 - 15, in 1965 - 16, in 1966 - 17, in 1967 - 18, in 1968 - 19, in 1969 - 20, in 1970 - 21, with 1971 - 22 (green belt, 3rd Kyu - student grade), in 1972 - 23 years old, he is in Japan - so how could he spar with Bruce Lee and where, if Bruce at this time - in the USA and Hong Kong? Imaginary? Wishful thinking? the only thing to ask is by writing - from Linda, to ask Dan Inosanto, from the survivors of the DKD stash - students of Bruce Lee, from Hawkins?
But there are people who, like jackals, many years later, kick a dead lion, for example, Jon Blooming
the old fart apparently cannot forgive that Bruce Lee knows more than him!
The personality of Bruce Lee, the world famous figure of cinema and an unsurpassed master of martial arts, is still surrounded by an aura of mystery. During his relatively short life (1940-1973), he managed to achieve a level of skill that still remains not only unsurpassed, but generally beyond understanding. He is credited with a huge number of achievements, many of which are little confirmed. In our article, we will highlight all the significant records of Bruce Lee - both official and unofficial.
Guinness Book of Records
If someone thinks that Bruce Lee specially convened commissions to confirm his records, he is wrong. In the famous Guinness Book of Records, Bruce Lee's record was recorded only once, and not for partial achievements: he was enrolled there as a person who spent over 800 fights in the ring during his career. Although there is practically no documentary evidence of this.
Bruce hated to fight in public, and if anyone challenged him, then the fight took place in private on the territory of Bruce himself. There were no cameras, so only the only officially confirmed battle of the great master reached us. Here is his short video.
But although Bruce Lee did not particularly appear in the Guinness Book of Records, many of his achievements are officially confirmed and unbeaten to this day. Let's move on to them.
Officially confirmed records
These are the achievements that have ever been made before the eyes of journalists, and which have been sanctified in a trustworthy serious press, memoirs and others. literary works famous personalities. Bruce Lee's officially confirmed world records include:
- The ability to strike at such a speed that the then video technology - 24 frames per second - simply could not have time to capture these strikes. To film the battles with Bruce, they had to shoot his actions at a frequency of 32 frames per second, but the lines turned out to be blurry.
- Ability of Bruce to hold the "corner" (legs bent at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the body and straightened at the knees) with an emphasis on his hands for more than 30 minutes in a row.
- The ability, with its weight of 65 kg, to hold a 34-kg kettlebell on an arm extended parallel to the earth's surface for more than 3 seconds.
- The ability to punch through the tin of the then steel beer bottles with the fingers of the hand.
- The ability to pull up, hanging on the bar on some little fingers, and push-ups, resting on the ground with two fingers of one of the hands.
- The ability to toss and catch rice grains on the fly with chopsticks.
Records recorded by unofficial sources
Bruce Lee's records include the following achievements:
- The force of his side impact was such that he tore through the fabric of suspended sacks of dense burlap filled with rice.
- Bruce wound 16 km on a stationary bike in one approach (duration - 45 minutes).
- He could knock a 200-kilogram person to the ground, barely touching him with his hand (he called this blow "Master's Touch" or "Chia blow").
- Once the master managed with a blow of his fist to break through the helmet to protect the face, which during the check could not be broken with a sledgehammer.
- Bruce could send a 136 kg punching bag in weight with a kick kick in flight so that it hit the ceiling.
- Demonstrating his speed, he could easily replace a coin of one denomination lying in the palm of a person with a coin of a different denomination, while he managed to squeeze his palm.
- He could pull himself up on a horizontal bar, hanging on one hand, over 50 times.
- From a place, he could jump to a height of 3 meters.
- Bruce has never lost a fight in the entire history of his fighting career.
Records and facts from the cinema and gaming industry
Bruce Lee's records extend beyond athletic and physiological performance. He especially "inherited" in the film and game industry. Here is a list of the main facts of common knowledge:
Conclusion
Bruce Lee is a legend and consummate master to this day. World renowned film actor and bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger said Bruce's body is the benchmark for zero fat. This great man died at the age of 32 and is buried in Washington state, in Seattle.
The personality of the great film actor and fighter Bruce Lee is steeped in legends and rumors. Many people would like to ride his wave of success. Documented sports fights Bruce doesn't. There are recordings of his technique and film shots.
Against the background of a complete lack of competition and a mystical attitude towards oriental practices in the 20th century, his figure looked very odious. Was Bruce Lee a real fighter? How many people did he actually beat in fights?
History is rewritten many times, and it is not possible to know for certain all the nuances. Therefore, I will present for you my author's version of his possible fight in Thailand with the Muay Thai Champion.
All known real-life fights of Bruce Lee
From various sources, I have heard information about his scuffle with Bolo Yeung, which took place during the filming of the movie "Coming Out of the Dragon." There is little information about this fight, except that it is really confirmed by actor Jim Kelly - the same black karateka from the film, and filmmaker Paul Heller
Apart from the fact that this skirmish really took place, nothing more is known for certain about it. Although Bruce's side claims the complete defeat of Bolo. And if you watch their movie fight, then Bolo Young is more of a jock than a fighter. At least for that period.
I don't think Bolo Yeung had a critical lead to win. On the contrary, he is significantly slower than Bruce.
Second known case
this is a fight between Bruce and Wong Jack Man. The versions of the history of this fight are also strikingly different.
In the book Bruce Lee: The Man Only I Knew, Bruce's wife Linda Lee Cadwell wrote that the fight lasted only three minutes. Which almost turned into a farce because Wong ran away from Bruce. Bruce knocked Wong into the ground and started beating him with his hands. "It's enough?" He shouted. And Wong said twice, "Yes, that's enough!"
Wong himself and William Chen wrote an article diametrically opposite in the Chinese newspaper Chinese Pacific Weekly, where they talked about 25 minutes of the battle. And they invited Bruce to a public match. A challenge that Bruce never took.
Disclaimer: Bruce Lee and his real fight in Thailand with the Muay Thai Champion
The shooting of "Big Boss" took place in Thailand in the village of Pak Choi. To perform the stunts, a team of local stuntmen was recruited, among which, perhaps, the same Champion was.
Filming in Thailand One of the stuntmen is a local Muay Thai Champion according to legend and challenged Bruce. The match was played unofficially and maybe other extras and even director Lo Wei saw this fight. Bruce was greatly surprised by the local Champion's low kicks.
Is it true?
3 options are possible here:
- All these are inventions invented by Thais to raise the popularity of their type of combat and personally their training camp - I adhere to this version.
- Such a fight really took place, but as a training fight. Perhaps Bruce wanted to learn low circular kicks, which were not practiced in China. And it was exactly training.
- Perhaps the local fighter really put money on himself and tried to beat Bruce in a duel.
According to Bruce's friend and partner Dan Inosanto, he never talked about fights with Thais. But some signs show that Bruce knew well about Muay Thai. And he spoke rather negatively about working with the Thai team. He talked about their unprofessionalism and disagreements on the set.
One of the conversations directly says that Bruce Lee was familiar with the Muay Thai technique. When Dan asked him about kickboxers, Bruce replied that their legs were problematic. “I know firsthand about Thai kicking. One of the stuntmen was Bantam Weight Champion, ”he said.
So one of the stuntmen was indeed the local Muay Thai Champion. But nothing follows from this. Bruce Lee has always been and remains primarily a film actor, everything else is legend. And if you also like his films, I strongly recommend that you re-watch "Big Boss"
Advertising poster "Big Boss" with a single. Admit it, you also thought that there were only Chinese in the film)))) And what do you think? Is Bruce Lee an actor or a fighter?